This particular book is about the spanish invasion of mexico in 1519 and their eventual consolidation of power in the capital. The florentine codex is divided by subject area into twelve books and includes. This is book 12, chapter 14 of the florentine codex, also known as the general history of the things of new spain. How a vital record of mexican indigenous life was created. A detail from book 9 of the florentine codex shows a feather worker preparing tropical bird feathers for a feather mosaic.
The editors have, i repeat, wisely limited themselves to the florentine codex with the one exception noted above. Commonly referred to as the florentine codex, the manuscript consists of 12 books devoted to different topics. Book eleven is a beautifully written and careful documentation of all of the animals and plants known to the aztecs in the sixteenth century. Mar 04, 20 encyclopedic work on nahua people from central mexico the florentine codex, a twelve book work that dates back to 1577, is one of the few remaining primary sources about the conquest of mexico. The view from the metate women and the aztec world camilla townsend, professor of history at rutgers university in new brunswick, new jersey, gave this paper at moctezumas feast, a special study session at the british museum 211109. Florentine codex, book 12, ch 04 fcbk12ch04f07v00 folio 7 verso. World digital library adds florentine codex library of congress. Florentine codex, book 12, ch 11 early nahuatl library. A sixteenthcentury manuscript known as the florentine codex is an outstanding example of graphic pluralism in early colonial mexico. Florentine codex florentine codex is divided by subject area into twelve books and includes over 2,000 illustrations drawn by nahua artists in the sixteenth century. Written between 1540 and 1585, the florentine codex so named because the manuscript has been part of the laurentian librarys collections since at least 1791 is the most authoritative statement we have of the aztecs lifeways and traditionsa rich and intimate yet panoramic view of a doomed people. The florentine codex is divided by subject area into twelve books and includes over 2,000 illustrations.
Also from europe are the style of tunic worn by the craftsmen shown here and images of christian saints. The codex consists of twelve books on many aspects of nahua. Florentine codex, book 12, ch 14 fcbk12ch14f21v00 folio 21 verso. General history of the things of new spain by fray. Book xii of the florentine codex, ethnohistory 57, no. Using a meticulous analysis of the rainbow in the florentine codex book 7, fol. This colorful and clear translation brings to life characteristics of each god. Two of the worlds leading scholars of the aztec language and culture h. Florentine codex general history of the things of new. The drawing shows nahuas infected with smallpox disease.
Translated with notes and illustrations by arthur j. Anderson and charles dibble, an important contribution to the scholarship on mesoamerican ethnohistory. Florentine codex, book 12, ch 04 early nahuatl library. Florentine codex general history of the things of new spain. Florentine codex, book 12, ch 14 early nahuatl library. Florentine codex, general history of the things of new. A vital record of mexican indigenous created under. Birthing was revered as a battle of sorts and the new child as a captured captive. The term florentine codex used in this temporary preface means sahaguns historia in the famed manuscript of the lauretian library, florence, italy. The florentine codex has bound pages, a type of book introduced to nahuas by europeans. Dibble and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The illustration accompanies text written in nahuatl, which in english translation says in part. The general history of the things of new spain 237 elapsed between beginning and end of this formidable enterprise. Oct 31, 2012 the florentine codex, a unique manuscript dating from 1577 preserved in the medicea laurenziana library in florence, is for the first time available online in digital format, the library of congress announced today.
Florentine codex, book 12, ch early nahuatl library. The 16th century codex was created, in part, during a pandemic. Book four delves into the aztecs complex astrological beliefs. This is book 12, chapter 11 of the florentine codex, also known as the general history of the things of new spain. Book viii is concerned with kings and nobles, forms of government, elections of rulers, and the customs and pastimes of the nobility. Dec 09, 20 the excerpts from the florentine codex in our book, the midwife addresses the woman who has died in childbirth and the midwife addresses the newly delivered woman, provide fascinating examples of gender treatment in aztec society. Archaeological and historical evidence florentine codex. This version of the codice florentine is based on the version of the codex held in florence as well as on the summary of the original. That was the end of the march, for they had reached their goal. General history things new spain conquest mexico book 12. It is written in alphabetic script, another introduction.
The florentine codex is divided by subject area into twelve books and includes over 2,000 illustrations drawn by nahua artists in the sixteenth century. The general history of the things of new spain, by bernardino. Florentine codex, book 12, ch 11 fcbk12ch11f17r00 folio 17 recto. The codex consists of twelve books on many aspects of nahua culture and language, presented in parallel columns of nahuatl and castilianlanguage alphabetic text, including many illustrations drawn by nahua artists. Two of the worlds leading scholars of the aztec language and culture hav. Its 12 books, richly illustrated by indigenous artists, cover the aztec religion and calendar, economic and social life, aztec history and mythology, the use of plants and animals and the spanish conquest as seen through the eyes of the native.
Exactly when and under what circumstances the book traveled from madrid to florence is unclear. If youre seeing this message, it means were having. Sutherland the florentine codex is an ancient document that describes the life of the aztecs, their religious ceremonies, astronomy, economy, social order, the conquest of mexico and customs in precolumbian mexico. Written between 1540 and 1585, the florentine codex so named because the manuscript has been part of. Sahagun is a franciscan missionary who arrived in mexico in 1529. Florentine codex top results of your surfing florentine codex start download portable document format pdf and e books electronic books free online rating news 20162017 is books that can provide inspiration, insight, knowledge to the reader. Here is told and mentioned what was an evil manifestation for him who.
Translated from the aztec into english, with notes and illustrations, by arthur j. World digital library adds florentine codex library of. Book one describes in detail the gods of the aztec people, including uitzilopochtli, tlatoc, and quetzalcoatl. The people were also terrified, debating the news among themselves. General history of the things of new spain 9781607811671. This is book 12, chapter 4 of the florentine codex, also known as the general history of the things of new spain. The 16thcentury codex was created, in part, during a pandemic. The general history of the things of new spain, by. Monographs of the school of american research, santa fe, new mexico. When it was completed in 1579, they sent the codex to madrid, where it was likely meant to train spanish missionaries about nahua people and customs. The florentine codex shanthis cca world lit course. The florentine codex is a 16thcentury ethnographic research study in mesoamerica by the.
General history of the things of new spain by fray bernardino. The florentine codex was a series of works on mexico, its people and their history overseen by fray bernardino sahagun a franciscan sympathetic to mexicans and mexican civilization, if not to their religion. Published by the school of american research and the university of utah. Classic book, one of the marvels of the mexican mesoamerican contribution to world civilization and mankind. Read and learn for free about the following article. This is a new facsimilar edition that casa editorial aldus coediting with libros mas cultura cleanly brings forth. Codice florentino libro ix fo 63 amanteca trabajando con plumas y colorante vegetal.
This is an english language translation of the original sidebyside spanish. Florentine codex book ix fo 63 amanteca artist working with feathers and natural colorant. Featherworking scenes, florentine codex, book 9, ca. This codex is one of a large number of sahaguntian source materials known by report and. Biblioteca medicea laurenziana it is the middle of a plague. Book seven tells the origin stories of the sun, the moon, and the starswhich gods created them, what powers they each embody, and how they are related to. The franciscan missionary sahagun presaged modern ethnography when, beginning the 1540s, he initiated a project to better comprehend preconquest aztec ideology and culture, interviewing elderly elites and having the data transcribed and illustrated by multilingual native scholars over a period of some thirty years. October 31, 2012 world digital library adds florentine codex press contact. This is book 12, chapter of the florentine codex, also known as the general history of the things of new spain. Book twelve contains a meticulous retelling of the spanish conquest of mexico, from the days leading up to the first arrival of.
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